David's wife, Barbara Bowley, said: "David's passion was singing. He was always singing; he was even singing in his bed when he was at LOROS."

David went into the Hospice in April, 10 days before he died on 4th May.

"David did a lot for the choir and he has supported LOROS for years, so I know he will be at the concert in spirit, singing his heart out," added 73-year-old Barbara, who had been married to David for 48 years.

"LOROS is a fantastic place. It's almost fitting that the concert is helping to raise money for them."

Tickets for the event, which is being compered by BBC Radio Leicester presenters David Andrews and Monica Winfield, are now on sale at £10, £15, £20 or £25 from the De Montfort Hall Box Office on (0116) 233 3111 or www.demontforthall.co.uk.